Industrial Hygienist (GEMS)

Summary The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Coordinator is the key member of the STVHCS GEMS Committee responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the VA GEMS across STVHCS organizational elements. Responsibilities Major Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates the efforts of health care system staff to ensure that the environmental program is developed and implemented in accordance with national, agency, state and local policy and guidance. Coordinates an effective health care decontamination team in compliance with standards of the Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Joint Commission. Performs on-site inspections of new construction to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and health care system policies. Manages medical center environmental programs and coordinates efforts of organizations that relate to envi...